Jenn's long termer of choice this year is Trek's Fuel EX 9.8.
Bikes
Giant Trance X 29er 1 Long termer
A couple of months in, how's Sanny getting on with his Trance X 29er
Salsa Beargrease – UK Exclusive Review
You don't need a fatbike, but you may just end up needing this one
Canyon Nerve AL 8.0
In the UK you buy Canyon bikes via mail order. Whether you agree with the concept of direct sales bikes or not, they aren’t going to go away. There's only…
Nukeproof Mega AM Comp – Bike review
The Mega is set to be a real cult favourite. The privateer's choice.
Focus Mares CX 2.0 Di2 – Bike Review
Despite mountain bikes coming with disc brakes as a matter of course for a decade, at the elite level of the cyclocross world they're still on cantilevers
Felt F55X – CX Bike Review
As with all bikes, the laws of diminishing returns apply to 'cross bikes too.
Giant Trance X 29er 1 Long Term Test Report
Sanny introduces his new longtermer; it's future is epic(s)
Vitus Vee-1 29
The Vee-1 is a bit master-of-none out of the box. But raid your parts bin and turn it into your new favourite bike.
Pipedream R-931 Skyline
Stainless steel - not just for knives and forks. Pipedream's latest take on the posh steel frame is really quite lovely...
Brief Blast: Niner WFO 9
Jon takes to the mountains on the long travel big wheeler that was way ahead of its time - but how does it compare to the current crop?
Cannondale Jekyll 3
Jamie spent winter on the travel adjustable Cannondale Jekyll 3. The aluminium version of Cannondale’s go anywhere, ride anything trail bike
Review: Whyte 146 S
Jon tests the most affordable Whyte 146 model, a UK designed lightweight carbon trail bike with new school geometry
Long Termer Review: Jamie’s Turner 5-Spot
Jamie's finally got all the bits to build his extra-large Turner 5-Spot together - what are his plans then?
Transition Bikes Bandit Review
Matt took Transition Bikes all rounder all round the place - but does it live up to the promise?
Long Termer Review: Jon’s Intense Tracer 2
Jon's been riding the Tracer 2 all over the place - six months down the line here's a comprehensive review
Long Termer Review: Matt’s Lapierre Spicy 516 Video Update
Matt's got a quick video update on how his Spicy has got on this summer
Cube X-Race Pro Review
Sim's been over to the side of the skinny knobbly tyres with the bargain spec bike. Cross? No, he's liked it
Long Termer Review: Dave’s Santa Cruz Highball
So here’s the getting to know you bit about my new longtermer, a Santa Cruz Highball. Due to holidays, mag trips and deadlines I didn’t get time to write up…
Long Termer Review: Yeti ASR5
Tom dB's been tweaking his Yeti with new wheels, a single ring setup and new brakes...
Yeti ASR-5
We test an American trail bike that's good looking and lightweight - but is it a contender on the rough stuff?
Orange ST4 Pro
The shorter travel brother of the popular Orange Five - but is it obscured by the golden child's glare?
Hammoon Longhorn
From: www.hammooncycles.com Tested: Two months RRP: £1240.00 for frame Hammoon is a few guys trying to make their dream come true and – if you’re in the market for a…
Long Termers: Jon’s Ghost AMR Lector 7700
Jon tweaks the carbon machine with a custom tuned Fox shock. Will it be harder, better, faster, stronger?
Longtermer – Finally. Matt’s Lapierre Spicy 517
Tested – 6 months with gaps so far. From – Hotlines. RRP £3299.00 Ahhh – It had been an emotional time with the Spicy – a good year , only…
Long Termers: Tom’s Yeti ASR5
Tom's treated himself to a new Yeti as a recovery present. He's been in the parts bin and built it up, so here are his first impressions.
Long Termers: Jon’s Ghost AMR Lector 7700
Jon gets fettling and puts bigger forks on the carbon fibre trail bike to see if it makes it or breaks it...
Long Termers: Jon’s Ghost AMR Lector 7700
Jon tries to make the Ghost a little bit radder without ruining its mile munching ability...
Long Termers: Ed’s Ibis Tranny
Ed tranforms the Tranny yet again. This time it's a 30spd superlightweight racer build...
Long Termers: Dave’s Kona Kilauea
So it's done and I've been so busy riding I forgot to write the update. Here it is...
Impulse Bike: Saracen Amplitude
A bargain jumpy bike perfect for pump track fun, getting sweet air or nipping around town on.